New Delhi, July 8 -- The Netherlands expects its newly declared strategic partnership with India to deepen cooperation in trade, investment and critical minerals, with the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to further strengthen economic ties, Dutch Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards said.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the United Breweries Limited Socio-Economic Impact Study FY 2024-25 event in New Delhi on Tuesday, Gerards highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral relations following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the Netherlands from May 15-17.

Referring to the visit, Gerards said, "We had the visit of Prime Minister Modi to the Netherlands, and we have declared a strategi...